ZeeVee HDbridge Advanced User Manual

HDbridge

Advanced Configuration Manual

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The Case for Coax

Contents

Getting Started with HDbridge ................................................................................................. 3

RF Rules Apply ........................................................................................................................... 3

Rack Chassis – RK1 or RK2 ......................................................................................................... 3

Installing Modules in the Rack Chassis ..................................................................................... 3

Basic Configuration (Front Panel) ............................................................................................. 4

Channel Spacing ........................................................................................................................ 4

Unlocking the Setup Button ...................................................................................................... 4

Setting the Channel via the Front Panel Button ....................................................................... 4

Changing Modulation Standards .............................................................................................. 5

Restoring Factory Defaults ........................................................................................................ 5

Advanced Configuration Using WebManager ............................................................................ 5

Logging in to WebManager ....................................................................................................... 6

Navigating in WebManager ...................................................................................................... 6

Summary Tab ............................................................................................................................ 7

Configuration Tab ..................................................................................................................... 7

RF & HDTV Channel ................................................................................................................... 8

RF & HDTV Channel (continued) ............................................................................................... 9

Audio / Video .......................................................................................................................... 10

MPEG Encoding ....................................................................................................................... 11

IP Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 11

Password Management .......................................................................................................... 12

Status Tab ................................................................................................................................ 12

System Status .......................................................................................................................... 12

Audio/Video Status ................................................................................................................. 13

Actions Tab .............................................................................................................................. 13

Firmware Update Tab ............................................................................................................. 14

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 15

Contact ZeeVee ...................................................................................................................... 15

Warranty ............................................................................................................................... 15

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RK1

RK2

Provided

 Power for 8 modules
 8-way RF combiner
 RF amplifier

Launch power is 34db

 Power for 8 modules

RF output of each module is 25db

Not Provided

 Component cables
 Digital Audio cables (optical or spdif)
 Ethernet

 8-way RF combiner
 RF amplifier
 Component cables
 Digital Audio cables (optical or SPDIF)
 Ethernet

Align module inside the
small lip on the chassis.

Insert the DC power plug into

the module. Push down on
the module until it sits flat.

Locate the thumbscrew

in the bracket behind

the module.

Tighten the thumbscrew

into the module until

it is snug.

Attach the coax snugly to

the RF output connector

on the module.*

*RK2 users need to provide their own coax connections.

Getting Started with HDbridge

RF Rules Apply

Treat the HDbridge system the same way as any other RF system. Each modulator (or “module”) outputs a QAM
signal that works with off-the shelf RF tools, equipment, and materials.

 Each module requires a full RF channel.
 Each display must have a QAM tuner.
 RF power output from each module must be balanced with existing modulators/feeds.
 Standard calculations for distance and power apply.

Rack Chassis – RK1 or RK2

HDbridge modules mount into the HDb Rack Chassis for easy installation. For more flexibility, there are two Rack
Chassis to choose from:

Installing Modules in the Rack Chassis

The Rack Chassis mounts up to eight modules, with thumb screws to secure them to the rack.

Connect the Component and Digital Audio cables from the source. Connect Ethernet cables for advanced
configuration. Refer to the HDbridge Rack Chassis Get Going Guide for detailed instructions on module installation.

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Basic Configuration (Front Panel)

 Digits are entered from left to right.
 Each digit is entered by pressing the front panel

button multiple times. A “zero” is entered as 10

presses.

 Wait for the LED to blink blue between digits.
 After all digits are entered, wait a few seconds and

the programmed channel number is played back.

o The LED will blink red if an improper channel

was selected. The original value is restored.

o If the channel is valid, the broadcast is

changed before playing back the new channel.

Example: Programming Channel 50

 Press the Front Panel Button 5 times. The

LED blinks YELLOW at each press.

 Wait for the LED to flash BLUE once.
 Press the Front Panel Button 10 times.
 Wait for the LED to flash BLUE once.
 Wait 5 more seconds (exits channel setting

mode).

 The system will play back the new channel

number.

Factory default settings allow your module to broadcast a component video source with digital audio on Channel

2.1. Tune the HDTV to channel 2.1 to view your new Zv channel.

Channel Spacing

None required for digital channels. Channels can be set directly adjacent to each other and any other well-formed
digital channels and will not cause interference. Spacing may be necessary when combining with other modulated
analog channels.

Unlocking the Setup Button

After the unit boots up, it is ready for channel setup when the LED begins to show a steady blue. At that point, if
channel setup is not started within 30 seconds, the LED will flash twice, and the unit will lock to prevent accidental
reprogramming.

If the unit is locked, the LED will continue to show a steady blue even when the button is pressed.

To unlock, press and hold the button until the LED flashes twice (approximately 5 seconds). The LED will then flash
the current channel. The unit is now ready for programming.

Once unlocked, the unit will re-lock automatically if there is no activity within 30 seconds.

Setting the Channel via the Front Panel Button

RF and HDTV channels can be changed using just the front panel button, no PC or Ethernet connection is required.
When using the Front Panel Button for configuration, RF and HDTV channels are linked; for example RF channel 50
will be HDTV channel 50.1. To change the HDTV channel or to make other changes, refer to the Advanced
Configuration section on pages 8-9.

To read back the current channel (assume it is Channel 50):

 Press and Hold the button until the LED turns yellow, and then blue again. Release the button.
 The LED will flash yellow twice per second FIVE times.
 There will be a two second pause.
 The LED will flash yellow twice per second TEN times.
 The LED will return to a steady blue.

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STD

Channel 205

HRC

Channel 206

ORC

Channel 207

If the units are not displayed:

 Verify that Universal Plug and Play

(UPnP) is installed on your
computer. In Windows 7, UPnP is
enabled by default but Windows
XP users may need to
download/install it.

 Verify Network Discovery is

enabled.

 Change to DHCP instead of a static

IP address.

 For additional information and

troubleshooting steps see the FAQ
section on www.zeevee.com.

Changing Modulation Standards

Cable STD, HRC, and IRC channel plan considerations: Most cable services program their channel placements using
a Standard (STD) channel lineup. In increasingly rare cases, HRC or IRC channel placements are used. The
modulator can be reprogrammed to use these standards by entering the following channel numbers using the
channel programming procedure:

Restoring Factory Defaults

Remove the power. Depress and hold the reset button in the back of the unit. Reapply power. The LED will flash
blue/yellow for approximately 20 cycles, followed by a fast blue blink (approx. 20 cycles). Once the LED is a solid
yellow, release the reset button. The unit will then restore all factory defaults and go through a full reboot.

Advanced Configuration Using WebManager

For advanced configuration settings and/or remote access to the system, the HDbridge modules utilize the
WebManager, a web interface available over an Ethernet connection either directly to a PC or through a
switch/LAN connection. You will need a standard patch cable, not a cross-over cable. PCs that are connected
directly to the units do not require an internet connection.

Once your PC is connected to the module, the modules will be listed under “Network” or “Network
Neighborhood.” Double-click on a module icon to open WebManager in a new browser window.

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